oops-i didn't think of that

demoiselle2014

Well, I came on here not needing a diet, but soon after I started posting I hurt my foot and that tremendously reduced my activity level. I hardly left home for a week, had to put my running and dancing on hold. I've tried to stay active with hula hooping because I didn't want to lose all my hard won C25K fitness, and once my foot got a bit better I added in Jillian Michaels routines.

But not having been on a diet, I failed to consider that my much lower levels of activity meant I should eat less. Oops. Looks like I am trending upwards and now have 5 lbs to lose. I doubt it's all water weight from Jillian Michaels!

So, don't be like me if you get hurt! Remember that suddenly eliminating exercise probably means you need fewer calories in!

socioseguro

Hi:
I feel your pain.
Sometime ago, I had 3 leg surgeries due to a car accident. I could not use that leg for solid 5 months and most of my exercise muscle was lost, the impacted leg calf specially went down to a mere subsistence level. Very discouraging to say the least.
I was able to recover my leg muscle. It took me almost 2 years to have symmetrical calf measurements.
Also, my body weight went up. That did not bother me so much as my leg muscle loss.
That was 4 years ago. I am in Maintenance now. I am thankful that I am alive and I can walk.
Good luck in your healthy journey

XavierNusum

Oh yes, thank you this. It's good to remember.